Comments on: Low Country Shrimp Boil http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/ Cajun, Soul Food and Lowcountry Recipes Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:38:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/ By: Chef Rick http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18377 Chef Rick Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:07:50 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18377 You cook for the same amount of time regardless of how many you are cooking for-just bring it to a boil and time everything as soon as the water boils. You cook for the same amount of time regardless of how many you are cooking for-just bring it to a boil and time everything as soon as the water boils.

]]> By: Mose http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18373 Mose Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:41:07 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18373 If i want to make this for 20 people, how long should i cook it for? If i want to make this for 20 people, how long should i cook it for?

]]> By: marge siegal http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18331 marge siegal Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:10:28 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18331 Thanks for the feed back. The last party I threw the whole jar into each pot,and my hubby was freaking out that it was too spicy.but our guest raved about it..he can just eat chicken! Without the Cajun kick, what is the point? Thanks..I just need the reassurance! THis is without a doubt, the favorite party in our group for the year....and I love that it is one pot food! So easy...and everyone else brings all the trimmings for the feast!...mainly apps and deserts,and liquid additions.. Thanks for the feed back. The last party I threw the whole jar into each pot,and my hubby was freaking out that it was too spicy.but our guest raved about it..he can just eat chicken! Without the Cajun kick, what is the point? Thanks..I just need the reassurance! THis is without a doubt, the favorite party in our group for the year….and I love that it is one pot food! So easy…and everyone else brings all the trimmings for the feast!…mainly apps and deserts,and liquid additions..

]]> By: Chef Rick http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18325 Chef Rick Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:38:38 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18325 Marge, In a pot that big, I'd go for a whole bottle. Marge,
In a pot that big, I’d go for a whole bottle.

]]> By: Luis Morgan http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18310 Luis Morgan Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:19:29 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18310 Sumamente delicioso.... Riquisimo..... Muy Sabroso.... Realy Good... Thank You. Sumamente delicioso…. Riquisimo….. Muy Sabroso…. Realy Good… Thank You.

]]> By: marge siegal http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18303 marge siegal Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:30:54 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-18303 I have been doing a shrimp boil for several years, but always been perplexed on the amount of seasoning to add to the water...I do 2 turkey fryers for the boil to serve around 36 people. How much seasoning to add to each fryer? My hubby fights me on this...he hates the spice, but everyone else loves it...so he is over-ruled..he can eat chicken!!! What I have are 4 oz. bottles of Zatarains shrimp and crab boil seasoning (liquid). mY instinct is to add one bottle to each pot...please, I need feedback! I have been doing a shrimp boil for several years, but always been perplexed on the amount of seasoning to add to the water…I do 2 turkey fryers for the boil to serve around 36 people. How much seasoning to add to each fryer? My hubby fights me on this…he hates the spice, but everyone else loves it…so he is over-ruled..he can eat chicken!!! What I have are 4 oz. bottles of Zatarains shrimp and crab boil seasoning (liquid). mY instinct is to add one bottle to each pot…please, I need feedback!

]]> By: Mark http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-17637 Mark Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:28:21 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-17637 just made this recipe for two. It was awesome! just made this recipe for two. It was awesome!

]]> By: Chef Rick http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-17019 Chef Rick Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:28:44 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-17019 Hi, Daniel-- Cooking anything for 45 people is going to be a job. The lemons are for seasoning the water, and not per person. Use two lemons per pot, and you are going to need SEVERAL pots for that many people. Old Bay Seafood Seasoning makes a crab boil seasoning that comes in a bag. If you can get that, use it to season the water, one bag per pot. It will save you time and trouble. As for multiplying the shrimp, figure 1/2 pound for every guy, 1/4 per girl. Do the same with the sausage, 1/4 per guy, 1/8 per girl.If in doubt, err on the side of caution. It's always better to have a couple pounds of leftover shrimp than hungry guests. If you have 44 people (for the sake of keeping the numbers even), half guys and half girls, I'd go with 11 pounds of shrimp for the guys and another 6 for the girls, for a total of 17 pounds of shrimp. To be safe, I'd make it an even 20 pounds. People, especially at weddings, tend to go for the shrimp and corn, and not so much for the veggies, so if you scrimp a little on them, it's OK. You might also consider cooking each item in a different pot insteada of together. That might give a little more control. Also, if you can get hold of some outdoor cookers, so much the better, as a regular household stove will take forever to boil enough water to make this for that many people. Good luck and much happiness to the soon to be married couple. Hi, Daniel–
Cooking anything for 45 people is going to be a job.

The lemons are for seasoning the water, and not per person. Use two lemons per pot, and you are going to need SEVERAL pots for that many people.
Old Bay Seafood Seasoning makes a crab boil seasoning that comes in a bag. If you can get that, use it to season the water, one bag per pot. It will save you time and trouble.

As for multiplying the shrimp, figure 1/2 pound for every guy, 1/4 per girl. Do the same with the sausage, 1/4 per guy, 1/8 per girl.If in doubt, err on the side of caution. It’s always better to have a couple pounds of leftover shrimp than hungry guests.
If you have 44 people (for the sake of keeping the numbers even), half guys and half girls, I’d go with 11 pounds of shrimp for the guys and another 6 for the girls, for a total of 17 pounds of shrimp. To be safe, I’d make it an even 20 pounds. People, especially at weddings, tend to go for the shrimp and corn, and not so much for the veggies, so if you scrimp a little on them, it’s OK.

You might also consider cooking each item in a different pot insteada of together. That might give a little more control. Also, if you can get hold of some outdoor cookers, so much the better, as a regular household stove will take forever to boil enough water to make this for that many people.

Good luck and much happiness to the soon to be married couple.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-17017 Daniel Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:35:42 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-17017 I am going to try this recipe in two weeks. Since these ingredients are for 1 person, should I multply the ingredients by the number of people attending? I expect about 45 people and it seems a bit much specially when it comes to the lemons. Is my assumption correct that I should multiply ALL of the ingretdients by the number of folks attending? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks I am going to try this recipe in two weeks. Since these ingredients are for 1 person, should I multply the ingredients by the number of people attending? I expect about 45 people and it seems a bit much specially when it comes to the lemons. Is my assumption correct that I should multiply ALL of the ingretdients by the number of folks attending? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

]]> By: Dave http://www.chefrick.com/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-14920 Dave Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:54:01 +0000 http://www.chefrick.com/2008-06-03/low-country-shrimp-boil/#comment-14920 had this for an Easter feast it was AWESOME! had this for an Easter feast it was AWESOME!

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